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DETAILEDINSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VOICERECORDER
Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder
Please read these instructions for informationabout using the product correctly and safely
Keep the instructions handy for future reference
To ensure successful recordings we recommend thatyou test the record function and volume before use
EN
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Introduction
bull The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced noticeContact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names
and model numbersbull The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document In
the unlikely event that a questionable item error or omission is found please contact ourCustomer Support Center
bull Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurredby a defect of the product repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or anOlympus authorized service station or any other reason is excluded
Trademarks and registered trademarks
bull IBM and PCAT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International BusinessMachines Corporation
bull Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation
bull Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Incbull MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
bull SRS WOW XT SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Incbull SRS WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Incbull The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC
Corporation
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective owners
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Table of contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
Introduction
Safe and proper usage 41 Getting Started
Main features 6Identification of parts 7
Display (LCD panel) 8Power supply 10
Inserting batteries 10Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 12
Turning onoff the power 13HOLD 14Setting time and date [Time amp Date] 15
Changing the time and date16
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode 17
Notes on the folders 18About the folders for voice recordings 18About the folder for music playback 19
Selecting the folders and files 20
2 About RecordingRecording 21
Microphone sensitivity 23Recommended settings by
recording condition 24Recording from external microphone or
other devices 25
3 About Playback Playback 27
Setting an index mark or a temp mark 31How to begin segment repeat playback 32
Erasing 34
4 Menu Setting
Menu set ting method 36+ File Menu 38 Rec Menu 38- Play Menu 40 LCDSound Menu 43 Device Menu 44Rearranging files [Replace] 45
Formatting the recorder [Format] 46
5 Using the Recorder on Your PCOperating environment 48Connecting to your PC 50
Disconnecting from your PC 51Transfer the voice files to your PC 52
Using Windows Media Player 53Window names 53Copying music from CD 54Transferring music file to the recorder 55Copying voice f ile to the CD 58
Using iTunes 60Window names 60
Copying music from CD 61Transferring music file to the recorder 62Copying voice f ile to the CD 63
Using as external memory of the PC 64
6 Other InformationAlarm message list 65
Troubleshooting 66Technical assistance and support 68Accessories (optional) 68Specifications 69
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Before using your new recorder read thismanual carefully to ensure that you know
how to operate it safely and correctlyKeep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future referencebull The warning symbols indicate important
safety related information To protectyourself and others from personal injury ordamage to property it is essential that youalways read the warnings and information
provided
General Precautions
bull Do not leave the recorder in hothumid locations such as inside aclosed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in the
summerbull Do not store the recorder in
places exposed to excessivemoisture or dust
bull Do not use organic solvents suchas alcohol and lacquer thinner toclean the unit
bull Do not place the recorder on topof or near electric appliances suchas TVs or refrigerators
bull Avoid recording or playing backnear cellular phones or otherwireless equipment as they maycause interference and noise
If you experience noise moveto another place or move therecorder further away from suchequipment
bull Avoid sand or dirt These cancause irreparable damage
bull Avoid strong vibrations or
shocksbull Do not disassemble repair or
modify the unit yourself
bull Do not operate the unit whileoperating a vehicle (such as abicycle motorcycle or go-cart)
bull Keep the unit out of the reach ofchildren
ltWarning regarding data lossgtRecorded content in memory maybe destroyed or erased by operatingmistakes unit malfunction or during
repair workIt is recommended to back up and saveimportant content to other media such asa computer hard diskAny liability for passive damages ordamage of any kind occurred due to dataloss incurred by a defect of the productrepair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station or any other reasons isexcluded from the Olympusrsquos liability
Batterries
f Danger
bull Batteries should never beexposed to flame heated short-circuited or disassembled
bull Never store batteries wherethey will be exposed to directsunlight or subjected to hightemperatures in a hot vehiclenear a heat source etc
f Warning
bull Do not solder lead wires orterminals directly onto a batteryor modify it
bull Do not connect the= and- terminals together This may
cause fire overheating or electricshock
Safe and proper usage
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Safe and proper usage
bull When carrying or storing thebatteries be sure to put it inthe provided case to protect itsterminals Do not carry or storethe batteries with any metalobjects (such as key rings)
If this warning is not followedfire overheating or electric shockmay occur
bull Do not connect the batteriesdirectly to a power outletor a cigarette lighter of anautomobile
bull Do not insert the batteries withtheir= and- terminals reversed
bull If any liquid from a battery getsinto your eyes promptly wash itoff with clean water and consultyour doctor at once
bull Do not attempt to rechargealkaline lithium or any othernon-rechargeable batteries
bull Never use any batteries with atorn or cracked outer cover
bull Keep batteries out of the reach ofchildren
bull If you notice anything unusualwhen using this product such asabnormal noise heat smoke or aburning odor
1 remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself and
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service
bull Do not expose the batteries towater Do not allow water tocontact the terminals
bull Do not remove or damage thebatteries insulating sheet
bull Do not use the batteries if youfind something wrong with themsuch as leakage color change ordeformity
bull Unplug the charger if thecharging is still incomplete afterthe specified time it should take
bull Should any batteries liquid get onskin or clothing promptly wash itoff with clean water
bull Keep batteries away from fire
f Caution
bull Do not subject batteries to strongshocks
bull When using rechargeable
batteries that have not been usedfor a while be sure to rechargethem before use
bull Rechargeable batteries havelimited lifetime When theoperating time becomes shortereven if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under thespecified condition replace itwith a new one
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1M a i n f e a t u r e s
Main featuress Dual function recorder as a
Digital Voice Recorder and aDigital Music Player ( P17)
s The recorder stores highlycompressed WMA (WindowsMedia Audio) format voice
messages in integrated flashmemory ( P 21) It can alsoplay back MP3 (MPEG-1MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) and WAV formatfiles ( P 27 P53 P60) For WS-510M WS-500M only
s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function( P 36 P 39)s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and othersimilar noises while recording( P 36 P 39)
s A Noise Cancel function ( P 36
P 40) and a Voice Filter function( P 36 P 40) cut noise andenable clear audio playback
s You can choose one of threestereo or three monauralrecording modes ( P 36 P 38)
s It has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) ( P 8)s It features various repeat
functions ( P 32 P 36 P 41)s Index mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly finddesired locations ( P 31)
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred ( P 36P 42)
s It has built-in SRS WOW XT( P 36 P 40)
s You can change the playbackequalizer settings ( P 36 P 41)
s Connecting this recorder directlyto the USB port links up with yourPC The data can be transferred orsaved without USB cable or driver
software ( P 50) This recorder is compatible with USB 20enabling fast data transfer to a computer
s This USB storage class supportrecorder can be utilized asexternal memory to read andsave the data ( P 64)
By connecting the computer with theUSB pictures text data etc can besaved and utilized to carry data
s It has a USB charging function( P12)
Getting Started
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)
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I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
Identification of parts
1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6 LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0 + button
RECs (Record) button 9 button
MENU button$ ndash button INDEX ERASE button
^ OK` buttonamp 0 button STOP4 button( Battery cover) HOLD switch- Mode ( VOICEMUSIC) switch MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch
= USB connector slide leverq USB connector
For WS-510M WS-500M only For WS-400S only
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Identification of parts
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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Identification of parts
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
0
$
^amp
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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1I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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1
Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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1
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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1
Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
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Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Introduction
bull The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced noticeContact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names
and model numbersbull The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document In
the unlikely event that a questionable item error or omission is found please contact ourCustomer Support Center
bull Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurredby a defect of the product repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or anOlympus authorized service station or any other reason is excluded
Trademarks and registered trademarks
bull IBM and PCAT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International BusinessMachines Corporation
bull Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation
bull Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Incbull MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
bull SRS WOW XT SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Incbull SRS WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Incbull The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC
Corporation
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective owners
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Table of contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
Introduction
Safe and proper usage 41 Getting Started
Main features 6Identification of parts 7
Display (LCD panel) 8Power supply 10
Inserting batteries 10Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 12
Turning onoff the power 13HOLD 14Setting time and date [Time amp Date] 15
Changing the time and date16
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode 17
Notes on the folders 18About the folders for voice recordings 18About the folder for music playback 19
Selecting the folders and files 20
2 About RecordingRecording 21
Microphone sensitivity 23Recommended settings by
recording condition 24Recording from external microphone or
other devices 25
3 About Playback Playback 27
Setting an index mark or a temp mark 31How to begin segment repeat playback 32
Erasing 34
4 Menu Setting
Menu set ting method 36+ File Menu 38 Rec Menu 38- Play Menu 40 LCDSound Menu 43 Device Menu 44Rearranging files [Replace] 45
Formatting the recorder [Format] 46
5 Using the Recorder on Your PCOperating environment 48Connecting to your PC 50
Disconnecting from your PC 51Transfer the voice files to your PC 52
Using Windows Media Player 53Window names 53Copying music from CD 54Transferring music file to the recorder 55Copying voice f ile to the CD 58
Using iTunes 60Window names 60
Copying music from CD 61Transferring music file to the recorder 62Copying voice f ile to the CD 63
Using as external memory of the PC 64
6 Other InformationAlarm message list 65
Troubleshooting 66Technical assistance and support 68Accessories (optional) 68Specifications 69
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Before using your new recorder read thismanual carefully to ensure that you know
how to operate it safely and correctlyKeep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future referencebull The warning symbols indicate important
safety related information To protectyourself and others from personal injury ordamage to property it is essential that youalways read the warnings and information
provided
General Precautions
bull Do not leave the recorder in hothumid locations such as inside aclosed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in the
summerbull Do not store the recorder in
places exposed to excessivemoisture or dust
bull Do not use organic solvents suchas alcohol and lacquer thinner toclean the unit
bull Do not place the recorder on topof or near electric appliances suchas TVs or refrigerators
bull Avoid recording or playing backnear cellular phones or otherwireless equipment as they maycause interference and noise
If you experience noise moveto another place or move therecorder further away from suchequipment
bull Avoid sand or dirt These cancause irreparable damage
bull Avoid strong vibrations or
shocksbull Do not disassemble repair or
modify the unit yourself
bull Do not operate the unit whileoperating a vehicle (such as abicycle motorcycle or go-cart)
bull Keep the unit out of the reach ofchildren
ltWarning regarding data lossgtRecorded content in memory maybe destroyed or erased by operatingmistakes unit malfunction or during
repair workIt is recommended to back up and saveimportant content to other media such asa computer hard diskAny liability for passive damages ordamage of any kind occurred due to dataloss incurred by a defect of the productrepair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station or any other reasons isexcluded from the Olympusrsquos liability
Batterries
f Danger
bull Batteries should never beexposed to flame heated short-circuited or disassembled
bull Never store batteries wherethey will be exposed to directsunlight or subjected to hightemperatures in a hot vehiclenear a heat source etc
f Warning
bull Do not solder lead wires orterminals directly onto a batteryor modify it
bull Do not connect the= and- terminals together This may
cause fire overheating or electricshock
Safe and proper usage
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Safe and proper usage
bull When carrying or storing thebatteries be sure to put it inthe provided case to protect itsterminals Do not carry or storethe batteries with any metalobjects (such as key rings)
If this warning is not followedfire overheating or electric shockmay occur
bull Do not connect the batteriesdirectly to a power outletor a cigarette lighter of anautomobile
bull Do not insert the batteries withtheir= and- terminals reversed
bull If any liquid from a battery getsinto your eyes promptly wash itoff with clean water and consultyour doctor at once
bull Do not attempt to rechargealkaline lithium or any othernon-rechargeable batteries
bull Never use any batteries with atorn or cracked outer cover
bull Keep batteries out of the reach ofchildren
bull If you notice anything unusualwhen using this product such asabnormal noise heat smoke or aburning odor
1 remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself and
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service
bull Do not expose the batteries towater Do not allow water tocontact the terminals
bull Do not remove or damage thebatteries insulating sheet
bull Do not use the batteries if youfind something wrong with themsuch as leakage color change ordeformity
bull Unplug the charger if thecharging is still incomplete afterthe specified time it should take
bull Should any batteries liquid get onskin or clothing promptly wash itoff with clean water
bull Keep batteries away from fire
f Caution
bull Do not subject batteries to strongshocks
bull When using rechargeable
batteries that have not been usedfor a while be sure to rechargethem before use
bull Rechargeable batteries havelimited lifetime When theoperating time becomes shortereven if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under thespecified condition replace itwith a new one
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1M a i n f e a t u r e s
Main featuress Dual function recorder as a
Digital Voice Recorder and aDigital Music Player ( P17)
s The recorder stores highlycompressed WMA (WindowsMedia Audio) format voice
messages in integrated flashmemory ( P 21) It can alsoplay back MP3 (MPEG-1MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) and WAV formatfiles ( P 27 P53 P60) For WS-510M WS-500M only
s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function( P 36 P 39)s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and othersimilar noises while recording( P 36 P 39)
s A Noise Cancel function ( P 36
P 40) and a Voice Filter function( P 36 P 40) cut noise andenable clear audio playback
s You can choose one of threestereo or three monauralrecording modes ( P 36 P 38)
s It has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) ( P 8)s It features various repeat
functions ( P 32 P 36 P 41)s Index mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly finddesired locations ( P 31)
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred ( P 36P 42)
s It has built-in SRS WOW XT( P 36 P 40)
s You can change the playbackequalizer settings ( P 36 P 41)
s Connecting this recorder directlyto the USB port links up with yourPC The data can be transferred orsaved without USB cable or driver
software ( P 50) This recorder is compatible with USB 20enabling fast data transfer to a computer
s This USB storage class supportrecorder can be utilized asexternal memory to read andsave the data ( P 64)
By connecting the computer with theUSB pictures text data etc can besaved and utilized to carry data
s It has a USB charging function( P12)
Getting Started
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Identification of parts
1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6 LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0 + button
RECs (Record) button 9 button
MENU button$ ndash button INDEX ERASE button
^ OK` buttonamp 0 button STOP4 button( Battery cover) HOLD switch- Mode ( VOICEMUSIC) switch MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch
= USB connector slide leverq USB connector
For WS-510M WS-500M only For WS-400S only
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Identification of parts
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When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
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1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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1I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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1
Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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1
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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1
Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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2
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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2
g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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3P l a y b
a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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3
To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Table of contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
Introduction
Safe and proper usage 41 Getting Started
Main features 6Identification of parts 7
Display (LCD panel) 8Power supply 10
Inserting batteries 10Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 12
Turning onoff the power 13HOLD 14Setting time and date [Time amp Date] 15
Changing the time and date16
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode 17
Notes on the folders 18About the folders for voice recordings 18About the folder for music playback 19
Selecting the folders and files 20
2 About RecordingRecording 21
Microphone sensitivity 23Recommended settings by
recording condition 24Recording from external microphone or
other devices 25
3 About Playback Playback 27
Setting an index mark or a temp mark 31How to begin segment repeat playback 32
Erasing 34
4 Menu Setting
Menu set ting method 36+ File Menu 38 Rec Menu 38- Play Menu 40 LCDSound Menu 43 Device Menu 44Rearranging files [Replace] 45
Formatting the recorder [Format] 46
5 Using the Recorder on Your PCOperating environment 48Connecting to your PC 50
Disconnecting from your PC 51Transfer the voice files to your PC 52
Using Windows Media Player 53Window names 53Copying music from CD 54Transferring music file to the recorder 55Copying voice f ile to the CD 58
Using iTunes 60Window names 60
Copying music from CD 61Transferring music file to the recorder 62Copying voice f ile to the CD 63
Using as external memory of the PC 64
6 Other InformationAlarm message list 65
Troubleshooting 66Technical assistance and support 68Accessories (optional) 68Specifications 69
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Before using your new recorder read thismanual carefully to ensure that you know
how to operate it safely and correctlyKeep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future referencebull The warning symbols indicate important
safety related information To protectyourself and others from personal injury ordamage to property it is essential that youalways read the warnings and information
provided
General Precautions
bull Do not leave the recorder in hothumid locations such as inside aclosed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in the
summerbull Do not store the recorder in
places exposed to excessivemoisture or dust
bull Do not use organic solvents suchas alcohol and lacquer thinner toclean the unit
bull Do not place the recorder on topof or near electric appliances suchas TVs or refrigerators
bull Avoid recording or playing backnear cellular phones or otherwireless equipment as they maycause interference and noise
If you experience noise moveto another place or move therecorder further away from suchequipment
bull Avoid sand or dirt These cancause irreparable damage
bull Avoid strong vibrations or
shocksbull Do not disassemble repair or
modify the unit yourself
bull Do not operate the unit whileoperating a vehicle (such as abicycle motorcycle or go-cart)
bull Keep the unit out of the reach ofchildren
ltWarning regarding data lossgtRecorded content in memory maybe destroyed or erased by operatingmistakes unit malfunction or during
repair workIt is recommended to back up and saveimportant content to other media such asa computer hard diskAny liability for passive damages ordamage of any kind occurred due to dataloss incurred by a defect of the productrepair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station or any other reasons isexcluded from the Olympusrsquos liability
Batterries
f Danger
bull Batteries should never beexposed to flame heated short-circuited or disassembled
bull Never store batteries wherethey will be exposed to directsunlight or subjected to hightemperatures in a hot vehiclenear a heat source etc
f Warning
bull Do not solder lead wires orterminals directly onto a batteryor modify it
bull Do not connect the= and- terminals together This may
cause fire overheating or electricshock
Safe and proper usage
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Safe and proper usage
bull When carrying or storing thebatteries be sure to put it inthe provided case to protect itsterminals Do not carry or storethe batteries with any metalobjects (such as key rings)
If this warning is not followedfire overheating or electric shockmay occur
bull Do not connect the batteriesdirectly to a power outletor a cigarette lighter of anautomobile
bull Do not insert the batteries withtheir= and- terminals reversed
bull If any liquid from a battery getsinto your eyes promptly wash itoff with clean water and consultyour doctor at once
bull Do not attempt to rechargealkaline lithium or any othernon-rechargeable batteries
bull Never use any batteries with atorn or cracked outer cover
bull Keep batteries out of the reach ofchildren
bull If you notice anything unusualwhen using this product such asabnormal noise heat smoke or aburning odor
1 remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself and
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service
bull Do not expose the batteries towater Do not allow water tocontact the terminals
bull Do not remove or damage thebatteries insulating sheet
bull Do not use the batteries if youfind something wrong with themsuch as leakage color change ordeformity
bull Unplug the charger if thecharging is still incomplete afterthe specified time it should take
bull Should any batteries liquid get onskin or clothing promptly wash itoff with clean water
bull Keep batteries away from fire
f Caution
bull Do not subject batteries to strongshocks
bull When using rechargeable
batteries that have not been usedfor a while be sure to rechargethem before use
bull Rechargeable batteries havelimited lifetime When theoperating time becomes shortereven if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under thespecified condition replace itwith a new one
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1M a i n f e a t u r e s
Main featuress Dual function recorder as a
Digital Voice Recorder and aDigital Music Player ( P17)
s The recorder stores highlycompressed WMA (WindowsMedia Audio) format voice
messages in integrated flashmemory ( P 21) It can alsoplay back MP3 (MPEG-1MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) and WAV formatfiles ( P 27 P53 P60) For WS-510M WS-500M only
s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function( P 36 P 39)s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and othersimilar noises while recording( P 36 P 39)
s A Noise Cancel function ( P 36
P 40) and a Voice Filter function( P 36 P 40) cut noise andenable clear audio playback
s You can choose one of threestereo or three monauralrecording modes ( P 36 P 38)
s It has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) ( P 8)s It features various repeat
functions ( P 32 P 36 P 41)s Index mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly finddesired locations ( P 31)
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred ( P 36P 42)
s It has built-in SRS WOW XT( P 36 P 40)
s You can change the playbackequalizer settings ( P 36 P 41)
s Connecting this recorder directlyto the USB port links up with yourPC The data can be transferred orsaved without USB cable or driver
software ( P 50) This recorder is compatible with USB 20enabling fast data transfer to a computer
s This USB storage class supportrecorder can be utilized asexternal memory to read andsave the data ( P 64)
By connecting the computer with theUSB pictures text data etc can besaved and utilized to carry data
s It has a USB charging function( P12)
Getting Started
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Identification of parts
1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6 LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0 + button
RECs (Record) button 9 button
MENU button$ ndash button INDEX ERASE button
^ OK` buttonamp 0 button STOP4 button( Battery cover) HOLD switch- Mode ( VOICEMUSIC) switch MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch
= USB connector slide leverq USB connector
For WS-510M WS-500M only For WS-400S only
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Identification of parts
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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Identification of parts
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
0
$
^amp
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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1I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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3P l a y b
a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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3
To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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3
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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3
+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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3E r a s i n
g
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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4
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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4M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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4M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Before using your new recorder read thismanual carefully to ensure that you know
how to operate it safely and correctlyKeep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future referencebull The warning symbols indicate important
safety related information To protectyourself and others from personal injury ordamage to property it is essential that youalways read the warnings and information
provided
General Precautions
bull Do not leave the recorder in hothumid locations such as inside aclosed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in the
summerbull Do not store the recorder in
places exposed to excessivemoisture or dust
bull Do not use organic solvents suchas alcohol and lacquer thinner toclean the unit
bull Do not place the recorder on topof or near electric appliances suchas TVs or refrigerators
bull Avoid recording or playing backnear cellular phones or otherwireless equipment as they maycause interference and noise
If you experience noise moveto another place or move therecorder further away from suchequipment
bull Avoid sand or dirt These cancause irreparable damage
bull Avoid strong vibrations or
shocksbull Do not disassemble repair or
modify the unit yourself
bull Do not operate the unit whileoperating a vehicle (such as abicycle motorcycle or go-cart)
bull Keep the unit out of the reach ofchildren
ltWarning regarding data lossgtRecorded content in memory maybe destroyed or erased by operatingmistakes unit malfunction or during
repair workIt is recommended to back up and saveimportant content to other media such asa computer hard diskAny liability for passive damages ordamage of any kind occurred due to dataloss incurred by a defect of the productrepair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station or any other reasons isexcluded from the Olympusrsquos liability
Batterries
f Danger
bull Batteries should never beexposed to flame heated short-circuited or disassembled
bull Never store batteries wherethey will be exposed to directsunlight or subjected to hightemperatures in a hot vehiclenear a heat source etc
f Warning
bull Do not solder lead wires orterminals directly onto a batteryor modify it
bull Do not connect the= and- terminals together This may
cause fire overheating or electricshock
Safe and proper usage
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Safe and proper usage
bull When carrying or storing thebatteries be sure to put it inthe provided case to protect itsterminals Do not carry or storethe batteries with any metalobjects (such as key rings)
If this warning is not followedfire overheating or electric shockmay occur
bull Do not connect the batteriesdirectly to a power outletor a cigarette lighter of anautomobile
bull Do not insert the batteries withtheir= and- terminals reversed
bull If any liquid from a battery getsinto your eyes promptly wash itoff with clean water and consultyour doctor at once
bull Do not attempt to rechargealkaline lithium or any othernon-rechargeable batteries
bull Never use any batteries with atorn or cracked outer cover
bull Keep batteries out of the reach ofchildren
bull If you notice anything unusualwhen using this product such asabnormal noise heat smoke or aburning odor
1 remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself and
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service
bull Do not expose the batteries towater Do not allow water tocontact the terminals
bull Do not remove or damage thebatteries insulating sheet
bull Do not use the batteries if youfind something wrong with themsuch as leakage color change ordeformity
bull Unplug the charger if thecharging is still incomplete afterthe specified time it should take
bull Should any batteries liquid get onskin or clothing promptly wash itoff with clean water
bull Keep batteries away from fire
f Caution
bull Do not subject batteries to strongshocks
bull When using rechargeable
batteries that have not been usedfor a while be sure to rechargethem before use
bull Rechargeable batteries havelimited lifetime When theoperating time becomes shortereven if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under thespecified condition replace itwith a new one
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1M a i n f e a t u r e s
Main featuress Dual function recorder as a
Digital Voice Recorder and aDigital Music Player ( P17)
s The recorder stores highlycompressed WMA (WindowsMedia Audio) format voice
messages in integrated flashmemory ( P 21) It can alsoplay back MP3 (MPEG-1MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) and WAV formatfiles ( P 27 P53 P60) For WS-510M WS-500M only
s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function( P 36 P 39)s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and othersimilar noises while recording( P 36 P 39)
s A Noise Cancel function ( P 36
P 40) and a Voice Filter function( P 36 P 40) cut noise andenable clear audio playback
s You can choose one of threestereo or three monauralrecording modes ( P 36 P 38)
s It has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) ( P 8)s It features various repeat
functions ( P 32 P 36 P 41)s Index mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly finddesired locations ( P 31)
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred ( P 36P 42)
s It has built-in SRS WOW XT( P 36 P 40)
s You can change the playbackequalizer settings ( P 36 P 41)
s Connecting this recorder directlyto the USB port links up with yourPC The data can be transferred orsaved without USB cable or driver
software ( P 50) This recorder is compatible with USB 20enabling fast data transfer to a computer
s This USB storage class supportrecorder can be utilized asexternal memory to read andsave the data ( P 64)
By connecting the computer with theUSB pictures text data etc can besaved and utilized to carry data
s It has a USB charging function( P12)
Getting Started
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3
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
Identification of parts
1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6 LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0 + button
RECs (Record) button 9 button
MENU button$ ndash button INDEX ERASE button
^ OK` buttonamp 0 button STOP4 button( Battery cover) HOLD switch- Mode ( VOICEMUSIC) switch MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch
= USB connector slide leverq USB connector
For WS-510M WS-500M only For WS-400S only
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Identification of parts
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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1
Identification of parts
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
0
$
^amp
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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1I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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1
Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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1
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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2
g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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6 S p e c
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Safe and proper usage
bull When carrying or storing thebatteries be sure to put it inthe provided case to protect itsterminals Do not carry or storethe batteries with any metalobjects (such as key rings)
If this warning is not followedfire overheating or electric shockmay occur
bull Do not connect the batteriesdirectly to a power outletor a cigarette lighter of anautomobile
bull Do not insert the batteries withtheir= and- terminals reversed
bull If any liquid from a battery getsinto your eyes promptly wash itoff with clean water and consultyour doctor at once
bull Do not attempt to rechargealkaline lithium or any othernon-rechargeable batteries
bull Never use any batteries with atorn or cracked outer cover
bull Keep batteries out of the reach ofchildren
bull If you notice anything unusualwhen using this product such asabnormal noise heat smoke or aburning odor
1 remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself and
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service
bull Do not expose the batteries towater Do not allow water tocontact the terminals
bull Do not remove or damage thebatteries insulating sheet
bull Do not use the batteries if youfind something wrong with themsuch as leakage color change ordeformity
bull Unplug the charger if thecharging is still incomplete afterthe specified time it should take
bull Should any batteries liquid get onskin or clothing promptly wash itoff with clean water
bull Keep batteries away from fire
f Caution
bull Do not subject batteries to strongshocks
bull When using rechargeable
batteries that have not been usedfor a while be sure to rechargethem before use
bull Rechargeable batteries havelimited lifetime When theoperating time becomes shortereven if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under thespecified condition replace itwith a new one
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1M a i n f e a t u r e s
Main featuress Dual function recorder as a
Digital Voice Recorder and aDigital Music Player ( P17)
s The recorder stores highlycompressed WMA (WindowsMedia Audio) format voice
messages in integrated flashmemory ( P 21) It can alsoplay back MP3 (MPEG-1MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) and WAV formatfiles ( P 27 P53 P60) For WS-510M WS-500M only
s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function( P 36 P 39)s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and othersimilar noises while recording( P 36 P 39)
s A Noise Cancel function ( P 36
P 40) and a Voice Filter function( P 36 P 40) cut noise andenable clear audio playback
s You can choose one of threestereo or three monauralrecording modes ( P 36 P 38)
s It has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) ( P 8)s It features various repeat
functions ( P 32 P 36 P 41)s Index mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly finddesired locations ( P 31)
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred ( P 36P 42)
s It has built-in SRS WOW XT( P 36 P 40)
s You can change the playbackequalizer settings ( P 36 P 41)
s Connecting this recorder directlyto the USB port links up with yourPC The data can be transferred orsaved without USB cable or driver
software ( P 50) This recorder is compatible with USB 20enabling fast data transfer to a computer
s This USB storage class supportrecorder can be utilized asexternal memory to read andsave the data ( P 64)
By connecting the computer with theUSB pictures text data etc can besaved and utilized to carry data
s It has a USB charging function( P12)
Getting Started
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1
^
9
8
2
5
6
7
0
$
amp
(
)
=
-
q
4
3
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
Identification of parts
1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6 LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0 + button
RECs (Record) button 9 button
MENU button$ ndash button INDEX ERASE button
^ OK` buttonamp 0 button STOP4 button( Battery cover) HOLD switch- Mode ( VOICEMUSIC) switch MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch
= USB connector slide leverq USB connector
For WS-510M WS-500M only For WS-400S only
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Identification of parts
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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Identification of parts
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
0
$
^amp
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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1I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
Playback
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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3E r a s i n
g
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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4M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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5 U s i n g a s e x t e r n a l m e m o r y o f t h e
P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1M a i n f e a t u r e s
Main featuress Dual function recorder as a
Digital Voice Recorder and aDigital Music Player ( P17)
s The recorder stores highlycompressed WMA (WindowsMedia Audio) format voice
messages in integrated flashmemory ( P 21) It can alsoplay back MP3 (MPEG-1MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) and WAV formatfiles ( P 27 P53 P60) For WS-510M WS-500M only
s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function( P 36 P 39)s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and othersimilar noises while recording( P 36 P 39)
s A Noise Cancel function ( P 36
P 40) and a Voice Filter function( P 36 P 40) cut noise andenable clear audio playback
s You can choose one of threestereo or three monauralrecording modes ( P 36 P 38)
s It has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) ( P 8)s It features various repeat
functions ( P 32 P 36 P 41)s Index mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly finddesired locations ( P 31)
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred ( P 36P 42)
s It has built-in SRS WOW XT( P 36 P 40)
s You can change the playbackequalizer settings ( P 36 P 41)
s Connecting this recorder directlyto the USB port links up with yourPC The data can be transferred orsaved without USB cable or driver
software ( P 50) This recorder is compatible with USB 20enabling fast data transfer to a computer
s This USB storage class supportrecorder can be utilized asexternal memory to read andsave the data ( P 64)
By connecting the computer with theUSB pictures text data etc can besaved and utilized to carry data
s It has a USB charging function( P12)
Getting Started
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Identification of parts
1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6 LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0 + button
RECs (Record) button 9 button
MENU button$ ndash button INDEX ERASE button
^ OK` buttonamp 0 button STOP4 button( Battery cover) HOLD switch- Mode ( VOICEMUSIC) switch MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch
= USB connector slide leverq USB connector
For WS-510M WS-500M only For WS-400S only
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Identification of parts
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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4
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5
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1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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2
g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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3P l a y b
a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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3
To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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3P l a y b a c k
About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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n v i r o n m e n t
Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1
^
9
8
2
5
6
7
0
$
amp
(
)
=
-
q
4
3
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
Identification of parts
1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6 LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0 + button
RECs (Record) button 9 button
MENU button$ ndash button INDEX ERASE button
^ OK` buttonamp 0 button STOP4 button( Battery cover) HOLD switch- Mode ( VOICEMUSIC) switch MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch
= USB connector slide leverq USB connector
For WS-510M WS-500M only For WS-400S only
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Identification of parts
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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Identification of parts
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
0
$
^amp
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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1I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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2
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Identification of parts
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1
2
Display (LCD panel)
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder name
Folder list display
1 [ VOICE] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator
Battery indicator2 Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 Folder name
File list display
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Identification of parts
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
0
$
^amp
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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1I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
Playback
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
Playback
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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3E r a s i n
g
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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4M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
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R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
5 6
U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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5 U s i n g a s e x t e r n a l m e m o r y o f t h e
P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Identification of parts
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
0
$
^amp
1
2
4
3
5
6
9
7
8
For WS-400S
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
For WS-510MWS-500M
For WS-400S
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p a
r t s
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator2 File name3 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator4 File name
File display
1 Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 File name
1 File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator3During recording mode
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback modePlayback position bar indicator
4 Recording date and time5 [] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator [] VCVA indicator [] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6 Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
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r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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1
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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1
Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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2
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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2
g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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3P l a y b
a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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3
To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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3P l a y b a c k
About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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3
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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t o y o u r P C
g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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r t s P o w e r s u p p l y
Identification of parts Power supply
2 Insert size-AAA alkaline batteryobserving the correct= and- polarities
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open
7 During recording modeElapsed recording time
During playback modeElapsed playback time
8 During recording modeRemaining recording time
During playback or stop modeFile length
9 Playback mode indicator
0 Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time$ [] SRS WOW XT indicator [] Equalizer indicator
Current file number Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder
^ File lengthamp Playback mode indicator
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When charging with the recorderbe sure to use the suppliedspecified Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries
bull The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not fully charged
Before using the unit or afterlong periods of disuse itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilfull ( P12)
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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1
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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2
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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2
g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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3P l a y b
a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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3
To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA then sliding to thedirectionB
bull If the ldquohourrdquo indicator flashes in thedisplay see ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power
8 9 bull When [] appears on the display replace
the batteries as soon as possible Whenthe batteries are too weak [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down
Notes
bull Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorderbull When changing batteries AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended
bull Be sure to stop the recorder beforereplacing the batteries Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use maycause a malfunction such as corruptingthe 1047297le etc If you are recording into a 1047297leand the batteries run out you will looseyour currently recorded 1047297le because the1047297le header will not be able to close It iscrucial to change the batteries once yousee only one Hash mark in the battery
indicatorbull If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded fresh batteries( P15)
bull Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended periodof time
bull When playing a voicemusic 1047297le therecorder may be reset due to thereduction of the voltage output of thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven if [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator In this case lower the volume of
the recorderbull When replacing rechargeable batteries be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional) The use of other manufacturersproducts can damage the recorder andshould be avoided
For WS-400S
bull This recorder cannot chargerechargeable batteries
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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2
g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
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A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
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Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
Do not charge the primary batteriessuch as alkaline or lithium batteriesIt may cause battery leakage heatingand recorder malfunction
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PCs USB port When charging be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P10)
1 Boot the PC
2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 While pressing the STOP4 button connect to the PCrsquos USB
port
bull When charging the battery pressand hold the STOP 4 button until[Please Wait] is displayed
4 Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [lt]
Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable batteryfully from no remaining power at theroom temperature The charging timewill be changed depending on theremaining amount and the state ofbatteries
Notes
bull The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on Also it may not becharged when the PC is in standby modestop mode and sleep mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y
bull Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected
bull If [Cannot charge] is displayed it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P 10)
bull You cannot charge when [] or [=] blinks Charge the batteries at thetemperature from 5degC to 35degC (41degF to 95degF) [] When surrounding temperature is
low [=] When surrounding temperature is
highbull When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully chargedreplace them with new ones
bull Be sure to push the USB connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may not
operate properlybull Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situationsbull Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries
Discharging
The rechargeable batteries self-dischargewhile this is not in use Be sure to chargethem regularly before use
Operating temperature
The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts The rechargeable batteriesefficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommendedtemperature range This is an inherentnature of such products
Turning onoff the power
When the recorder is not being usedturn the power off to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum Even ifthe power is turned off existing datamode settings and clock settings will bemaintained
Recommended temperature range
When operating appliance
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degFCharging 5degC - 35degC 41degF - 95degFStorage for a long period ndash20degC - 30degC ndash4degF - 86degFUsing the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery lifeIn order to prevent battery leakage or rustremove the rechargeable batteries from theproducts when you will not be using themfor a long time and store them separately
Notes
bull This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy levelHowever for best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedfor a long time (more than one month)It is recommended to fully charge thebatteries then discharge repeatedly for 2to 3 times
bull When disposing rechargeable batteriesalways observe the local laws andregulations Contact you local recyclingcenter for proper disposal methods
bull If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notfully discharged protect against short-circuiting (eg by taping the contacts)before disposing
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally friendly disposal
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
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Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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5 U s i n g a s e x t e r n a l m e m o r y o f t h e
P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Power supply
P o w e r s u p p l y H O L D
HOLD
Set the re corder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode the running conditions will be
preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket
bull After [Hold] appears on the display therecorder is set to HOLD mode
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
Notes
bull If you press any button in HOLD mode theclock display 1047298ashes for 2 seconds but itwill not operate the recorder
bull The display will turn on and the power willbe turned on
bull The resume function will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory before power was turned off
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stopmode slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow
bull The display shuts off and the power willbe turned off
bull The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off
Power save mode
If the recorder is stoppednot used for over5 minutes after it is turned on it goes intostandby (power-save) mode and the displayshuts offbull To exit standby mode and turn on the
display press any button
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
LIST button
HOLDSetting time and date [Time amp Date]
H O L D S e t t i n g t i m e a
n d d a t e
If you set the time and date beforehandthe information when the file is recorded isautomatically stored for each file Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management
When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time the [Set Time ampDate] will appear When the ldquohourrdquois flashing conduct the setup fromStep 1
1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set
bull Select the item from the ldquohourrdquoldquominuterdquo ldquoyearrdquo ldquomonthrdquo and ldquodayrdquowith a flashing point
2 Press the + or minus button to set
bull Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next
item and press the + or minus button toset
bull You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour andminute
Example 1038 PM
1038 PM
(Initial setting)
2238
bull You can select the order of theldquomonthrdquo ldquodayrdquo and ldquoyearrdquo bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them
Example April 15 2009
4M 15D 2009 Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009 Y
2009 Y 4M 15D
3 Press the OK ` button tocomplete the setting
bull If HOLD is applied during playback(recording) operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up it will stop)
Setting time and date
[Time amp Date]
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+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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To EAR jack
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1
+minus button
9 button
OK `button
MENU button
Setting time and date [Time amp Date]
S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a
t e
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
4 Press the OK ` or9 button
bull [Time amp Date] will appear on thedisplay
bull The ldquohourrdquo will flash on the displayindicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 of ldquoSetting time and date[Time amp Date]rdquo ( P15)
5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen
3 Press the OK ` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
bull [Device Menu] will appear on the
display
Note
bull If you press the OK` button during thesetup operation the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point
Changing the time and date
While the recorder is during stop modepress and hold the STOP 4 button to displaythe [Time amp Date] and [Remain] If thecurrent time and date is not correct set itusing the procedure below
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
bull The clock will start from the set dateand time Press the OK` button
according to the time signal
[VOICE] d d [MUSIC] d
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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2
g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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3P l a y b
a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1 [ V O I C E ] m o d e a n d [ M
U S I C ] m o d e
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player For recording andplayback voice recordings set the modeswitch to [VOICE] For listening to music setthe mode switch to [MUSIC]
[VOICE] mode
Slide the mode switch to [ VOICE]position
bull This recorder functions as an IC recorderSee ldquoAbout the folders for voicerecordingsrdquo regarding the destination ofsaved 1047297les ( P18)
[MUSIC] mode
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position
bull The recorder functions as a music
player See ldquoAbout the folder for musicplayback rdquo for transferring music 1047297les tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P19)
For WS-510MWS-500M
N t th f ld
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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2
REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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2
To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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3P l a y b
a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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3P l a y b a c k
About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1Recorder Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
200
Folder
File
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and foldersfor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorderselect any one of the five folders and then record
WS50 0001 WMA
1 2 3
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder
1 User ID The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder
2 File numberA serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder
3 Extension These are the f ile name extensions for therecording format when recording with this devicebull WMA format WMA
Each folder can store up to 200files
N t th f ld
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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3
To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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3
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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3
+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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g
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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4
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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o d
bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Notes on the folders
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
001
002
003
004
200
FolderFile
First layer
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Second layer
Music
Music
A
N o t e s o n t h e f o l d e r s
For WS-510MWS-500M
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder isautomatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged inpreferential order and replayed ( P45)
Precautions for transferringmusic files
When using Windows Media Player 10click [Start Sync] instead of setting thesynchronization options All the fileswill be transferred to the partA above( P57)
Each folder can store
up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the[Music] folder including [Music]
Selecting the folders and files
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
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Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
5 6
U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks
Folder list displayFolder list display
(Second layer)File list display
File display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
Folder list display File list display File display
OK `buttonLIST button
File display
Each time you press this itopens the folder or file selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level
The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button
Each time you press this itreturns up one level The listdisplay can be operated by the0 buttonWhen you press and hold theLIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders it willreturn to the file display
Information of the selectedfile is displayed Enters inplayback standby mode
List display
The folders and fi lesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed
Proceed
Folder list display
(First layer)
Return
+ or minus button
Select the folder or file
Moving through the levels
S e l e c t i n g t h e f o l d e r s a n d f i l e s
For WS-510MWS-500M
Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back For information on the layeredstructure of the folders see the section entitled ldquoNotes on the foldersrdquo ( P18 P19)
About Recording
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REC s button
e
a
cb
d
f
STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
Recording
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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g
R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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a c k
bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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REC s button
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a
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STOP 4 buttonR e c o r d i n g
About Recording
Before starting recording select a folderbetween [amp] to [] These five folders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindof recording for example Folder [amp] mightbe used to store private information whileFolder [] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information
Recording
a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed
Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording functionsettings)
bull [Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P36 P38)
3
Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording
bull [4] will appear on the display
1 Select the recording folder( P18 to P20)
How to change folders1
Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the folder list display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders forvoice recordings
bull Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last file in the selected folder
2 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display
bull Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to be recorded
f File length
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull If the RECs button is pressedwhile the mode switch is setto [MUSIC] [Music Mode] willflash on the display Set themode switch to [VOICE] beforerecording ( P17)
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
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Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
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Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
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To EAR jack
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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To EAR jack
Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Notes
bull To ensure recording from the beginning
start speaking after you see the recordingindicator light on
bull When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds the recording indicatorlight starts 1047298ashing When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds thelight 1047298ashes faster
bull [Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further Select on otherfolder or delete any unnecessary 1047297les beforerecording ( P34)
bull [Memory Full] will appear when thememory is full Delete any unnecessary1047297les before recording any further ( P34)
bull [6] will appear on the displaybull Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back
Pause
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the RECs button
bull [5] will appear on the display
bull The recorder will time out after 60 minuteswhen left in ldquoRec Pauserdquo
Resume Recording
Press the RECs button again
bull Recording will resume at the point ofinterruption
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is duringrecording mode press the OK` button
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorderyou can hear the sound being recorded Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or minus button
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder
bull After recording has started you can hearthe sound being recorded through the
earphone
Recording
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
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Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
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To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Recording
R e c o r d i n g
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
[CONF] This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises[DICT] This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity Select thismode for cases where the volume ofthe source sound is high such as aband performance
Note
bull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set the MIC SENSECONF DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorderrsquos built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Notes
bull Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume buttonbull When using the earphones do NOT set the
volume too high Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss
bull Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause feedback
bull When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull Set the microphone sensitivityfunction using the menu display( P36 P38)
For WS-400S
Slide the MIC SENSE CONFDICT switch to select [CONF] or[DICT]
Recording
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R e c o r d i n g
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording canbe configured in detail to suit the recording conditions
Recordingcondition
Recommended settings
RecordingMode ( P36 P38)
Microphone Sensitivity( P23 or P36 P38)
Low Cut Filter( P36 P39)
Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms
[ST XQ]
[CONF]or[Conference]
[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small
number of people
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise
[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]
[DICT]or[Dictation]
Music playingwild birds singingandrailway sounds
[ST XQ]
Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded
[Off ]
Dictation in aquiet environ-ment
There is no particular recommendation Choose a settingfor recording
Recording
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To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
Playback
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
Playback
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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g
To MIC jack
R e c o r d i n g
Recording from external microphoneor other devices
The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded Connect as follows by the deviceto be usedbull Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorderrsquos jack while it is recording
Recording with externalmicrophone
Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder
Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P68)
Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording
2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical performances
Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional) ME52W
This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional)ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded
Notes
bull The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorderrsquos MIC jack
bull Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used
bull When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P36 P38)
bull When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone
( P36 P38)
Recording
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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3
STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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2 To MIC jack
To audio output
terminal of otherdevices To EAR
jack
To audio inputterminal of
other devices
R e c o r d i n g
Note
bull The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder When externaldevices are connected perform a testrecording and then adjust the output levelfor the external devices
Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder
The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) of the other device and theMIC jack of the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) for dubbing
Note
bull When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder the audio output signal sentout from the EAR jack will change as well( P36 P40 P41)
Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices
The sound of this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)of other devices and the EAR jack of thisrecorder with the connecting cord KA333(optional) for dubbing
About Playback
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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STOP4 button
+minus button
OK` button
a
b
de
c
P l a y b
a c k
Pl ayback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a filerecorded with other machines you need totransfer (copy) it from a computer For WS-510M WS-500M only
a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length
4 Press the + or minus button to adjustto a comfortable listening
volumebull The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30]
5 Press the STOP 4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback
bull [4] will appear on the display
bull This will stop the file being playedback midway When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered even if thepower is turned off The next time thepower is turned on playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation
About Playback
1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P18to P20)
How to change folders
1 Pressing the LIST button at the filedisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the folderlist display
2 Pressing button + or minus at the folderlist display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK` or9 button
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file that
you want to playbackbull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to startplayback
bull [6] will appear on the display
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When playing back filestransferred from a PC set themode switch according to thefolder type ( P17)
bull When playing back files recordedon the recorder set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P17)
Playback
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
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While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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bull [3] will appear on the displaybull If you release the9 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playback
from where it was stoppedWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the9 button
bull When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file Continue pressing the9 button to proceed with the cue from thebeginning of the next file
Rewinding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the0 button
Forwarding
While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display press andhold the9 button
bull [4] will appear on the displaybull If you release the0 button it will stop
Press the OK` button to start playbackfrom where it was stopped
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press and hold the0 button
bull When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback
bull If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file the recorder willstop at that location ( P 31)
bull The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning of the file Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview from the end of the previous file
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode press the9 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next fileWhile the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0 button
bull The recorder skips to the beginning of thecurrent file
While the recorder is during stop
mode press the0 buttonbull The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file If the recorder stop themidway of the file return to the beginningof the file
Playback
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
Playback
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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n v i r o n m e n t
Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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httpwwwolympuscom
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To EAR jack
P l a y b
a c k
While the recorder is duringplayback mode press the0
button twicebull The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file
Notes
bull When you skip to the beginning of the fileduring playback the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and tempmark The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perform theoperation in stop mode ( P 31)
bull When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip] the recorder will skip forwardreverse the specified time then will startplayback ( P 36 P 43)
Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening
bull When the earphone is used the recorderspeaker will be switched-off
Notes
bull To avoid irritation to the ear insert theearphone after turning down the volumelevel
bull When you listen with the earphone during
playback do not raise the volume toomuch It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability
Sett ings relating to playba ck
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while innormal playback mode etc
[Noise Cancel]( P36 P40)
If recorded audio is difficultto understand because ofnoisy surroundings adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[WOW]
( P36 P40)
The recorder has SRS WOWXT an audio processing
technology that increasessound clarity and bassquality
[Equalizer]( P36 P41)
If you change the equalizersetting you can enjoy themusic with your favoritesound quality
[Play Mode]
( P36 P41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip interval length canbe set
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode
For WS-510MWS-500M
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
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9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow
Fileformat
Samplingfrequency
Bit rate
WAVformat
441 kHz 16 bit
MP3format
MPEG1 Layer332 kHz 441 kHz48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3
16 kHz 2205 kHz24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to320 kbps
WMAformat
8 kHz 11 kHz16 kHz 22 kHz32 kHz 441 kHz48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to320 kbps
For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull Variable bitrate MP3 1047297les (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly
bull For WAV 1047297les this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV1047297les other than these cannot be playedback
bull This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Segment repeat( P32)
This function enablesrepeated playback of part ofthe file being played
[Replace]( P45)
This changes the order of thefiles in the selected folder Itis useful for playing back filesin a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc
[Voice Filter]( P36 P40)
The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high frequency tonesduring normal fast or slowplayback and enable clearaudio playback
[Play Mode]
( P36 P 41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-ence
[Play Speed]( P36 P42)
The playback speed can beset to slow speed or fastspeed playback
[Skip Space]( P36 P43)
The skip inter val length canbe set
For WS-400S
Playback
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
Playback
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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3+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
INDEXERASE button
P l a y b a c k
1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode press the INDEX ERASE button
bull Even after an index or temp mark isplaced recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner
bull A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placedyou can quickly find a location you wantto listen to in fast forward and fast rewindand when cuing a file Index marks cannotbe placed on files created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations
Clearing an index mark or a tempmark
1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear
2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase
3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display Press theINDEX ERASE button
bull The index or temp mark is erasedbull Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number willautomatically move up
Notes
bull Temp marks are temporary markingsso if you move to another 1047297le switch tothe list screen or connect the recorderto a computer they will be automaticallyerased
Playback
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
RECs button
P l a y b a c k
1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back
repeatedly ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the + or minus button to select the file
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 Press the OK` button to start
playback
4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback
bull [w] will flash on the display
How to begin segment repeat playback
This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played
bull Fast forwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is flashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback and you can quicklyproceed as far as the end position( P28)
bull Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a 1047297le If you try to place more than16 index or temp marks the [Index Full]message will appear for index marks and[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks
bull Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked 1047297le ( P36 P38)
Playback
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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o d
bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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4M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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o d
a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
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R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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bull When it reaches to the end of the filewhile [w] is flashing the point willbecome the end position and repeatplayback will start
5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback
bull The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback
a Press the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP 4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback
b Press the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback and playbackcontinues without repeating
c Press the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback and fastforward and cue to the beginning of thenext file
d Press the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release
segment repeat playback and reverse tothe beginning of the current file
Note
bull As in normal playback mode playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P36 P42) If anindex mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeatplayback segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P31)
Erasing
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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4M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
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R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEXERASE button
E r a s i n
g
A selected file can be erased from a folderAlso all files in a folder can be erasedsimultaneously
1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P18 to P20)
2 In the File list display press the +
or minus button to select the file youwant to erase
bull In the File display press the9 or0 button to select a file
3 While the recorder is during stopmode press the INDEX ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button
bull The display changes to [Erase] anderasing will start
bull [Erase Done] is displayed when thefile is erased File numbers will bereassigned automatically
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
Notes
bull The locked 1047297les and 1047297les set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P36 P38)
bull If an action is not selected within 8seconds the recorder will return to stopstatus
4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]
5 Press the OK ` button
Erasing
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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o d
a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
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R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull For WS-510M WS-500M only You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] modeHowever you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] modebull For WS-400S only You cannot delete folders through the
recorder
Menu Setting
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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o d
a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
Menu setting method
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h
o d
Menu setting method
1 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display
bull Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P37)
2 Press the + or minus button to move
to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P38 to P44)
bull You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to moveto the item you want to set
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull Moves to the setting of the selecteditem
6 Press the + or minus button to changethe setting ( P38 to P44)
Items in menus are categorized by tabs soselect a tab first and move to a desired itemto quickly set it You can set each menu itemas follows
Menu setting method
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
Menu setting method
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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bull You will be informed that the settingshave been established via the screen
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
8 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screenbull When in the menu screen during
recording or playback pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback
Notes
bull The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for3 minutes during a menu setup operationwhen a selected item is not applied
bull When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback the menu settingswill be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed
7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting
4 Setting menu during recording
Function Setting
Mic Sense
To menu itemoptions
Low Cut Filter
VCVA
Backlight
LED
4 Setting menu during playback
Function Setting
Property
To menu itemoptions
Noise Cancel
Voice Fil ter
WOW
Equalizer
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]
mode) For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode)
Menu setting method
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Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
Menu setting method
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
Menu setting method
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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o d
Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data frombeing accidentally erased Locked files arenot erased when you select to erase all filesfrom a folder ( P34)[On] Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased[Off ] Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased
Replace
Refer to ldquoRearranging files [Replace]rdquo( P45)
Property
File and folder information can beconfirmed from the menu screenWhen the file is selected[Name] (File name) [Date] (Time stamp)[Size] (File size) [Bit Rate] (File format)
[Artist] (Artist name) and [Album](Album name) will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been
selected [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling frequency and bit rate
When a file contains no tag informationthe display contents of this area are blankWhen [VOICE] is selected [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the displayWhen the folder is selected[Name] (File name) [Folder] (Number offolder) and [File] (Number of file) willappear on the display When [VOICE] is selected [Folder] will
not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the numberof files
bull Select the files for which you would liketo confirm information in advance beforeoperating the menu
[Conference] This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises[Dictation] This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity Select this mode for caseswhere the volume of the source sound is
high such as a band performancebull When you would like to clearly record
a speakerrsquos voice set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorderrsquos built-instereo microphone close to the speakerrsquosmouth (5-10 cm) before recording
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording formats you can alsorecord favoring high sound quality orrecord favoring increased recording timeSelect the recording mode that fits yourpurpose[ST XQ]
Stereo extra high quality sound recording[ST HQ] Stereo high quality sound recording[ST SP] Stereo standard recording
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When performing operations onthe [Rec Menu] screen set themode switch to [VOICE] ( P17)
For WS-400S
bull Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P23)
Menu setting method
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a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
Menu setting method
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
Menu setting method
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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o d
a
b
[HQ] Monaural high quality sound recording
[SP] Monaural standard recording[LP] Monaural long-term recordingbull To record a meeting and lecture clearly set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]bull When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone
Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function tominimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly This function can reducenoise from air conditioners projectors andother similar noises[On] Enables the Low Cut Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
VCVA
When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level the built-in Variable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level TheVCVA feature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods which helps theplayback to be more efficient[On] Enables the VCVA function Will start
recording in VCVA mode[Off ] Disables this function Will resume
recording in normal mode
Adjust the startstop actuationlevel
1 Press the RECs button to startrecording
bull When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound levelrecording automatically stops after1 sec approximately and [Standby]flashes on the display The recording
indicator light glows when recordingstarts and flashes when recordingpauses
2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the startstop actuationlevel
bull The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different valuesbull The higher the value the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds Atthe highest value even the faintestsound will activate recording
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)b Start level (moves to the rightleftaccording to the set level)
bull The startstop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P23 or P38 )
bull If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds the display will return to thepreviousbull If the surrounding noise is loud the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation
Menu setting method
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Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings adjust theNoise Cancel setting level[High] [Low] Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise
will be reduced in the file when itrsquos playedback for better sound quality
[Off ] Disables this functionbull When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High] [Voice Filter] and slowhigh speedplayback functions will not function Touse these functions set [Noise Cancel] to[Off ]
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones duringnormal fast or slow playback and enableclear audio playback[On] Enables the Voice Filter function[Off ] Disables this function
bull When [Voice Filter] is set to [On] [NoiseCancel] will not function To use thisfunctions set [Voice Filter] to [Off ]
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality
The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) andthe bass effect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels of processing
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]
[SRS 3D] The surround effect can be adjusted
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased[TruBass] The low-frequency range can be
adjusted The low-frequency rangecan be made richer
bull To ensure successful recordings priortesting and adjustment of the startstopactuation level is recommended
- Play Menu
For WS-510MWS-500M
bull When operating the [Play Menu]screen different settings items
are displayed depending on theposition of the mode switch
When [ VOICE] mode is selected
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
When [MUSIC] mode is selected
[WOW]
[Equalizer] ( P41)
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
For WS-400S
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] ( P41)
[Play Speed] ( P42)
[Skip Space] ( P43)
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level
[High] [Middle] [Low] The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels[Off ] Disables this function
bull The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakenedif the bit rate for any music 1047297le is less than32 kbps
bull Depending on the song the SRS WOW XTeffect will be heightened and may soundlike noise If this happens adjust theSRS WOW XT effect
bull Set [WOW] to [Off ] to use the slowplayback or fast playback modeOtherwise you cannot use these functions( P42)
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting you canenjoy the music with your favorite soundquality
1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics
[Off ] Disables the equalizer function[Rock ] [Pop] [ Jazz] Enables the equalizer function[User] Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings If [User] is
selected proceed to Step 2 2 Select the frequency band
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz] Select the frequency bandwidth
setting
3 Select the equalizer level
bull You can select the equalizer level from [ndash6]
to [+6] in 1dB incrementsbull The higher the decibel value the louder
the sound
bull To change the settings again press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure from step 2
Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference
Select the desired playback range
1 Select [Play Area]
2 Select [File] [Folder] or [All]
[File] Selects the current file[Folder] Selects the current folder[All] Selects all files in the internal
memory
Select the desired playback mode
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]
[Repeat] Sets to repeat playback mode[Random] Sets to random playback mode
2
Select [On] or [Off ][On] Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly[Off ] Disables this function
For WS-510MWS-500M
Set to [MUSIC] mode
Menu setting method
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1 Select [Slow Playback ] or[Fast Playback ]
2 Set the playback speed
When [Slow Playback ] is selected [x05 Play] [x0625 Play] [x075 Play]
[x0875 Play]When [Fast Playback ] is selected [x1125 Play] [x125 Play]
[x1375 Play] [x15 Play] [x20 Play]
Change Playback Speed
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the OK ` button to switchplayback speed
bull Every time the OK` button ispressed the playback speed willswitch
bull Even if playback is stopped thechanged playback speed will beretained The next playback will be atthat speed
Normal playback Playback at normalspeed
Slow playback Playback speed slowsdown and [2] will appear on thedisplay (default at 075 times as fast)
Fast playback Playback speed becomesfaster and [1] will appear on thedisplay (default at 15 times as fast)
[File] Stop after playing back the current file[Folder] Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stopbull In [File] mode when the recorder comesto the end of the last 1047297le in the folder[End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last 1047297le
bull In [Folder] mode when the recordercomes to the end of the last 1047297le in the
folder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the folder
bull In [All] mode after playing the last 1047297le inthe folder the recorder will start playingfrom the 1047297rst 1047297le in the next folder Whenit comes to the end of the last 1047297le in therecorder [End] 1047298ashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at thestart of the 1047297rst 1047297le in the recorder
Play Speed
The playback speed of the f ile can bechanged between 05 and 2 times speedChange the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldnt catchin a language lesson at a slow speed Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural
Restrictions on double speedplaybackDouble speed fast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling frequencyand the bit rateof the file to be played back In sucha case the device plays back in up tox15 speed
bull As in normal playback mode you can stopplayback cue a file or insert an index markin slow playback and fast playback modesas well ( P31)
For WS-510MWS-500MSet to [VOICE] mode
For WS-400S
Menu setting method
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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2
1
3
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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6
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
5 6
U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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bull The slow playback or fast playback isavailable even if either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P40 P41)
bull The slow playback or fast playback isnot available if either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] effect is set ( P40)
bull Playback speed will return to normal if themode switch setting is changed
Skip Space
This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases
1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip] 2 Set the skip space
When [Forward Skip] is selected [File Skip] [10sec Skip] [30sec Skip]
[1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected
[File Skip] [1sec Skip] ndash [5sec Skip][10sec Skip] [30sec Skip][1min Skip] [5min Skip][10min Skip]
ForwardReverse Skip Playback
1 Press the OK ` button to startplayback
2 Press the9 or0 button
bull The recorder will skip (forward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back
bull If there is an index marktemp mark ora cue closer than the skip space therecorder will forward skipreverse skip tothat position
LCDSound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed
1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness]
2 Set the lighting time
[Off ] Disables this function[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes] Enables the Backlight function
3 Set the brightness
[High] [Low] Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsYou can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12]
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on[On] LED light will be set
[Off ] LED light will be cancelled
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors Systemsounds may be turned off[On] Enables the Beep function[Off ] Disables this function
Menu setting method
LCDS d M
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LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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4
+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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4M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
LCDSound Menu
[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[VOICE] mode)
For WS-400S
For WS-510M WS-500M (Set to [VOICE]mode)
For WS-510M WS-500M only (Set to[MUSIC] mode)
Format
Refer to ldquoFormatting the Recorder
[Format]rdquo ( P46)
System Info
You can check the recorderrsquos information onthe menu screen [Model] (Model Name)[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No](Serial Number) appears on the display
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for thisrecorder[English] [Franccedilais] [Espantildeol]
Device Menu
Time amp Date
Refer to ldquoSetting time and date [Time amp
Date]rdquo ( P15)
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initialsettings (factory default)[Start] Returns the settings to their initial values[Cancel] Takes you back to the [Device Menu]bull After resetting the settings the time
settings and 1047297le numbers will bepreserved from before the reset and willnot return to their initial settings
Menu settings after setting reset(initial settings)
Rec Menu
[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]
- Play Menu
[Noise Cancel] [Off ]
[Voice Filter] [Off ][WOW] [SRS 3D] [Off ] [TruBass] [Off ][Equalizer] [Off ][Play Mode] [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off ] [Random] [Off ][Play Mode] [File][Play Speed] [Slow Playback ] [x075 Play] [Fast Playback ] [x15 Play][Skip Space] [File Skip]
Menu setting method
R i fil [R l ] 7 Press the OK` b tton
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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v o i c e f i l e s t o y o u r P C
appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change theorder of playback First select the folder (file)for which you want to change the playbackorder
1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the songorder ( P18 to P20)
2 While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
3
Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Replace]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
6 Press the + or minus button to selectthe file you want to move
7 Press the OK` button
bull The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved
8 Press the + or minus button to selectthe location to move it to
9 Press the OK` button button tocomplete the setting
bull If there are more files to move repeatSteps 5 through 8
bull Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen
Menu setting method
Formatting the Recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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+minus button
9 0 button
OK` button
MENU button
M e n u s e t t i n g m e t h o d
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
If you format the recorder all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important f iles to a computerbefore formatting the recorder
1
While the recorder is during stopmode press the MENU button
bull The menu will appear on the display( P36)
2 Press the + or minus button to select[Device Menu] tab
bull You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor
3 Press the OK` or9 button
4 Press the + or minus button to select[Format]
6 Press the + button to select[Start]
8 Press the + button again to select
[Start]
5 Press the OK` or9 button
bull [Format] will appear on the display
7 Press the OK` button
bull After the [Data will be cleared]message is on for two seconds [Start]and [Cancel] will turn on
Menu setting method
9 Press the OK`button
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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n v i r o n m e n t
Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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n v i r o n m e n t
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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5 C o n n e c t i n g
t o y o u r P C
bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Notes
bull It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corruptedIn addition replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing
bull Never format the recorder from a PCbull Once the recorder is formatted the music
1047297les with DRM may not be transferred tothe recorder again
bull When the recorder is formatted all thesaved data including locked 1047297les andread-only 1047297les are erased
bull After formatting recorded audio 1047297lenames may start from [0001]
bull When returning the settings for thefunctions to their initial settings use[Reset Settings] ( P36 P44)
9 Press the OK` button
bull Formatting begins and [Format ]
flashes on the displaybull [Format Done] appears whenformatting ends
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environmentBy being connected to a PC the recorder
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Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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n v i r o n m e n t
Operating environment Windows
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000XPVista
(Standard Installation)Compatible PCrsquos Windows PCrsquos equipped with more than
one free USB port Macintosh
Operating System Mac OS X 1028 - 105 (Standard
Installation)Compatible PCrsquos
Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port
Notes
bull This is an operational environment forsaving the 1047297les recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection
bull Even if operational environment is
satis1047297ed we do not support such asupgraded OS the multi-boot environmentand self-modi1047297ed PCrsquos
y b g enables you to do the followingbull You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer play them backand manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P53 P60)
bull The recorder is compatible with WMAMP3 and WAV language content For WS-510M WS-500M only
bull In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computerby storing data from a computer andreading it back out ( P52 P64)
Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyrightandcopyrightprotectionfeature(DRM)
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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n v i r o n m e n t
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
bull When you are downloading a 1047297le fromthe recorder or uploading a 1047297le to therecorder do not remove the USB cableeven if the screen is indicating you canData is still being transferred while therecording indicator light is blinking Whenremoving the USB cable be sure to followthe description in P51 If the USB cableis removed before the drive is stopped
data may not be successfully transferredbull On a PC do not format the drive of the
recorder Initialization is not successfullyachieved on a PC For initialization followthe instructions in the [Format] screen ofthe recorder ( P46)
bull Folder (directory) names appeared by1047297le management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is differentfrom the folder names that can be set withthe recorder
bull If folders or 1047297les stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a 1047297lemanagement tool such as Explorer theorder of 1047297les may be changed or 1047297les maybecome unrecognizable
bull Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute of therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system of the PC
bull As the noise may cause adverse effects onelectronics devices nearby the recorderunplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act any voicemusicfiles and music CDs downloaded from theInternet without the copyright holderrsquospermission may not be reproduceddistributed publicizedre-publicized onthe Internet or converted into WAV WMAor MP3 files for the purpose of commercialbusiness or saleA WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyrightprotection DRM limits the file to copy ordistribute music files that are converted(ripped) from a music CD or downloadedfrom music distribution services To transfera WMA file with DRM to the recorder youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted
Note
bull This recorder is compatible with MicrosoftCorporation DRM9 but not with DRM10
Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC Windows
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bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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5 C o n n e c t i n g
t o y o u r P C
bull [Remote] is appeared on recorder ifthe USB cable is connected
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder
3 Connect to the PCs USB port orto a USB hub
When you open [My Computer] it willbe recognized by the drive name of the
product nameMacintoshWhen you connect the recorder to a MacOS it will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name on the desktop
Notes
bull Refer to the userrsquos manual for your PCregarding the USB port on your PC
bull Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in Otherwise the recorder may notoperate properly
bull Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations
bull Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable
Using cables from other manufacturerscould result in damage to the recorder Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices from other manufacturers
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC Note
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5 C o n n e c t i n g
t o y o u r P C
g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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t o y o u r P C
g y
Windows
1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner
of the screen Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device]
bull The drive letter will differ dependingon the PC being used
2 When the safe to removehardware window appears click[OK ]
3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag amp Drop it
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC
bull NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is 1047298ashing If youdo the data will be destroyed
Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]
Notes
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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appeared as [DSS_FLDA] [DSS_FLDB][DSS_FLDC] [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE]
and the recorded voice files are saved inthese folders
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] itwill be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (
P50)bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isappeared and the recording indicatorlight 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
bull In the Mac OS operational environmentWMA format 1047297les cannot be played back
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over theInternet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Windows Media Player 11
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 andWMA format music files
By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P54) and music f iles that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easilytransferred to the recorder ( P55 P58)
Window names
1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button
7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider
Windows Media Player 10
1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button
7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide Shuffle Repeat button Fast Forward button
Note
bull If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC
Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Rip] menu
bull After clicking [Rip] menu click[View Album Info] for WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary
bull If Internet connectivity is availableCD information is searched
3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy
4 Click [Start Rip]
bull For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music]bull Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA format Music files copied arecategorized by artist album genreetc and added to the play list
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P54)
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 Click [Sync ] menu again to select[DVR] [Advanced Options] [Set Up Sync ] and set as follows
bull Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check 1 2
bull The folder with artist name or albumname is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click it
again to check2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1 may need to be set again
Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left and select
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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[Library ] on the left and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder and Drag amp Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right
5 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder
Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Sync ]
3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder
bull The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk
Using Windows Media Player
56 5 Click [ ] on the upper
right corner and set the
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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right corner and set the
synchronization optionsbull Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check 1 2bull The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created Thiswill make you find the f ile you want tolisten to more easily
1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default clickto uncheck the box once and click itagain to check
2 After the synchronous transfer to therecorder a file named ldquoWMPInfoxmlrdquois created If you delete this f ile the 1may need to be set again
6 Click [Start Sync ]
bull The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice
Notes
bull Copying the music 1047297les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted
bull To transfer the 1047297les by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus websitebull If the music 1047297les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory
the message [Canrsquot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorderrsquos display In such a case erase the 1047297les to make free space(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music 1047297le sizes) for the management1047297le (The more capacity for the management 1047297le will be necessary as the number of themusic 1047297les increases)
Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
f f
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U s i n g Wi n d o
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
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copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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U s i n g Wi n d o
w s M e d i a P l a y e r
1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and start
Windows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar clickthe [Burn] menu
3 Select the desired category from[Library ] on the left and selectvoice files or albums to copy tothe CD-RRW and Drag amp Dropthem in [Burn List] on the right
4 Click [Burn] menu again andselect [Audio CD] or [Data CD]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Windows Media Player 11
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
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U s i n g Wi n d o
w s M e d i a P l a y e r
1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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2
1
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 0
U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
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U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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U s i n g Wi n d o
w s M e d i a P l a y e r
1 Insert the blank CD-RRW intothe CD-RRW drive and startWindows Media Player
2 From the Features taskbar click[Burn] menu
bull Click [Burn] as needed after clicking[Edit Playlist] menu
bull You can change the order of tracks byDrag amp Drop files
3 Put a check mark on the voicefiles that you want to copy
4 Select format of CD beforeclicking [Start Burn]
When [Audio CD] is selectedbull A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [Data CD] is selectedbull Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Click [Start Burn]
Using iTunes
Window names
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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U s i n g i T u n e s
1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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2
1
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 0
U s i n g i T u n e s
1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind buttonPlayback Pause button
Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addition button
5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button7 Display change button8 Disc create button9 Browse button0 Disc eject button
Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
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2
6
5
3 4
U s i n g i T u n e s
1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
5 6
U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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2
6
5
3 4
U s i n g i T u n e s
1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copyingmusic files to your PC and click[OK ]
bull This recorder supports MP3 and WAVformat music files ( P30)
[Import Using] Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD
[Setting] Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD
5 Put a check mark on the musicfiles that you want to copy
6 Click [Import CD]
Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
5 6
U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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Drag amp Dropfiles here
U s i n g i T u n e s
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC see ldquoCopying music from CDrdquo ( P61)
1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart iTunes
2 Select the play list to betransferred to the recorder and
put the check marks on the musicfiles that you want to transfer
bull The order of music pieces can bechanged by Drag amp Drop of the musicfile in the play list displayed
3 Double-click the correspondingdrive with the recorder and open[Music ] folder
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name onthe desktop
bull Copy to [Music] folder of the recorderwhen transferring the music file
bull You can create up to 2 hierarchiesin the [Music] folder And up to
128 folders can be made including[Music] folder
bull Up to 200 files can be stored in eachfolder
4 Select the desired files and Dragamp Drop them to [Music ] folder
Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to
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2 3 4
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U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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5 U s i n g a s e x t e r n a l m e m o r y o f t h e
P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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U s i n g i T u n e s
y py
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see ldquoTransfer the voice files to your PCrdquo( P52)
1 Insert the CD-RRW into the CD-RRW drive and start iTunes
2 Click [iTunes] [Preferences]
3 Click [Advanced] tag
4 Click [Burning] to set the CDformat for copying voice files toCD-RRW and click [OK ]
When [Audio CD] is selected A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by theaudio equipment which can playCD-RRW
When [MP3 CD] is selected Copying in MP3 formatWhen [Data CD] is selected Copying files with the format to be
recorded
5 Select the desired playlist andput a check mark on the voicefiles to copy to the CD-RRW
6 Click [Burn Disc ]
Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player this recorder can also beused as external memory for a computer by
Note
bull While transmitting data [Busy] isdisplayed and the recording indicator
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P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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5 U s i n g a s e x t e r n a l m e m o r y o f t h e
P C
storing data from a computer and readingit back outWith the recorder connected to your PCyou can download data from the memory toyour PC and upload data stored on your PCto the memory
Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
2 Open the Explorer window
3 Open the product name folder
bull When you open [My Computer] it
will be recognized by the drive nameof the product name
4 Copy the data
5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P50)
bull When you connect the recorder to aMac OS it will be recognized by thedrive name of the product name on
the desktop 2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop
3 Copy the data
4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P51)
displayed and the recording indicator
light 1047298ashes NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis 1047298ashing If you do the data will bedestroyed
Other Information
Alarm message list
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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6A l a r m m e s s a g e l i s t
Message Meaning Explanation Action
[Battery Low] Low battery powerBattery power is gettinglow
Replace with new batter-ies ( P10)
[File Protected] Erase-locked Tried to delete a lockedfile
Unlock the file ( P36P38)
[Music Mode]
For WS-510M WS-500M only
[MUSIC] mode is active The mode switch is set to[MUSIC] position
Set the mode switchto [VOICE] position( P17)
[Index Full] Index full The file is full of indexmarks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase index marks thatare no longerrequired ( P31)
[Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16marks)
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required( P31)
[Folder Full] Folder full The folder is full of fi les(maximum of 200 files)
Erase unnecessary files( P34)
[Memory Error] Error in the memor y Error in the memor y
This is a malfunction sogo to the store whereyou purchased the
recorder or an Olympusservice station for repair( P68)
[Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file The music files copiedillegally
Erase the file ( P34)
[Memory Full] Zero remaining memory No remaining memoryErase unnecessary files( P34)
[No File] No file No files were found inthe folder
Select another folder( P18 to P20)
[Format Error] Formatting error There was an error whileformatting the recorderrsquosmemory
Reformat the memory( P46)
[Canrsquot make thesystem file Connectto PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management fi lecannot be created
The file for managementcannot be created dueto a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory
Connect the recorder toa computer and delete
any unnecessary files
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The batteries are not loaded properlyVerify that the batteriesrsquo polarities =
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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b l e s h o o t i n g
Nothing appears onthe display
The batteries are not loaded properlyand- are correct ( P10)
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
Wonrsquot start
Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ( P10)
The power is off Turn the power on ( P13)
The recorder is in HOLD modeRelease the recorder from HOLD( P14)
Unable to record
Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files ( P34)
The maximum number of files has
been reached
Change to the another folder
(
P18 to P21)
No playback toneheard
The earphone is connectedUnplug the earphones to use theinternal speaker
The volume level is set to [00] Adjust the volume level ( P27)
Recording level toolow
The microphone sensitivity is too lowSet the microphone sensitivity to theconference mode and try again ( P23 or P36 P38)
This could potentially be becausethe output level for the connectedexternal devices are too low
Adjust the output level for theconnected devices
Voice files are notrecorded in stereo
The connected external microphoneis monaural
When recording while an externalmonaural microphone is connectedsound will only be recorded by theL-channel
[Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode Set [Rec Mode] to the stereorecording mode ( P36 P38)
Cannot find therecorded Voice File
Wrong folderSwitch to the correct folder( P18 to P21)
Noise heard duringplayback
The recorder was shaken duringrecording
--------
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp whilerecording or during playback Move the recorder
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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6T r o u
b l e s h o o t i n g
Unable to erase thefile
( )
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Unable to erase thefolders
There is a file which cannot berecognized by the recorder in thefolder
Connect the recorder to your PC anderase a folder ( P50)
Noise is audiblethrough the recordingmonitor
Acoustic feedback is occurring
When the built-in speaker amps andthe like are connected there is a riskthat audio feedback will occur whilerecording It is recommended thatyou use earphones for the recordingmonitor
Conduct adjustments like separatingthe earphones from the microphonefurther do not point the microphoneat the earphones lower the volume on
the recording monitor and so on
Unable to set indexmarks tempmarks
The maximum number of marks hasbeen reached
Erase unnecessary marks ( P31)
The file is locked Unlock the file ( P36 P38)
The file is read-onlyUnlock the file or cancel the read-onlysetting of the file on the PC
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only
s Technical Hotline Number in the US and Canada
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6T e c h
n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
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n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n
d s u p p o r t
A c c e
s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )
1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the US and Canada
distecolympuscom
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy LuxemburgNetherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europedsssupportolympus-europacom
s Stereo microphone ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording
s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional) ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and aconnection adapter These are highlysensitive omni-directional microphonessupported by plug-in power whichare well-suited to recording musicalperformances
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional)ME52W This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise
s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional) ME15
Small concealing microphone with atie-clip
s Telephone pickup TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phonecan be clearly recorded
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set BC400 (For Europe)BC400 comes with an Ni-MHrechargeable battery charger (BU-400)and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(BR401) as a pack This charger can quickcharge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MHrechargeable batteries
s Ni-MH rechargeable battery
BR401High-efficiency rechargeable long lifebatteries
s Connecting cord KA333Connecting cord which has stereomini-plugs (oslash35) with resistance at bothends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to themicrophone input jack when recordingConverting plug adapters (PA331PA231)which convert to the monaural mini plug(oslash35) or monaural mini plug (oslash25) arealso enclosed
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
General points
4 Recording format
d d d
4 EAR jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 8 Ω ormore
i
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WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
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be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7172
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7272
EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
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i fi c a t i o n s
WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level
- 70 dBv
4 Sampling frequency[ST XQ] mode 441 kHz[ST HQ] mode 441 kHz[ST SP] mode 22 kHz
[HQ] mode 441 kHz[SP] mode 22 kHz[LP] mode 8 kHz
4 Frequency responseDuring recording mode(Microphone jack)[ST XQ] mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz[ST SP] mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz[HQ] mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz[SP] mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz[LP] mode 50 Hz to 3 kHzDuring recording mode(Built-in stereo microphone) 80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 Maximum working output60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
4 Maximum headphone outputle_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output75 mV le_ (according to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording mediumBuilt-in NAND FLASH memoryWS-510M 4 GBWS-500M 2 GBWS-400S 1 GB
4 SpeakerBuilt-in oslash 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4 MIC jackoslash 35 mm mini-jack impedance 2 kΩ
4 Input power requirementBatteries AAA battery (LR03) orOlympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 External dimensions948 mm times 38 mm times 11 mm(without protrusions)
4 Weight
46 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature
0degC - 42degC 32degF - 1076degF
Guide to recording times
4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)[ST XQ] mode 69 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 139 h 35 min[ST SP] mode 278 h 10 min[HQ] mode 278 h 10 min[SP] mode 547 h 25 min[LP] mode 1088 h 05 min
4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)[ST XQ] mode 34 h 30 min
[ST HQ] mode 69 h 40 min[ST SP] mode 139 h 25 min[HQ] mode 139 h 25 min[SP] mode 247 h 10 min[LP] mode 544 h 55 min
4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)[ST XQ] mode 17 h 20 min[ST HQ] mode 34 h 45 min[ST SP]] mode 69 h 35 min[HQ] mode 69 h 35 min[SP] mode 137 h 00 min[LP] mode 272 h 25 min
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guides
bull Available recording time may be shorter ifmany short recordings are made(The displayed available recording timeand recorded time are approximateindications)
Specifications
bull A maximum recording time per 1047297le isset for each mode Even if the recorderrsquosmemory is not used up recording cannot
b ti d b d th li it
Notes
bull The above values are strictly rough guidesbull Battery life is measured by Olympus It
i tl di t th t f
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6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
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Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7272
EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7072
70
6 S p e c
i fi c a t i o n s
be continued beyond the limitMaximum recording time per file
[ST XQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST HQ] 26 h 40 min
[ST SP] 53 h 40 min
[HQ] 26 h 40 min
[SP] 53 h 40 min
[LP] 148 h 40 min
Guide to battery life
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([ VOICE] mode)
WS-400SDuring recording mode[ST XQ] mode 15 h 30 min[LP] mode 21 h
During voice file playback mode (AllPlayback Mode)Alkaline batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryBuilt-in speaker 12 hEarphone 22 h
4 WS-510MWS-500M ([MUSIC] mode)During WMA file (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline batteryEarphone 26 hNi-MH Rechargeable batteryEarphone 22 h
During MP3 f ile (128 kbps) playbackmode (All Playback Mode)Alkaline battery
Earphone 25 hNi-MH Rechargeable batterEarphone 21 h
Specifications and design are subject tochange without notice
varies greatly according to the type ofbatteries used and the conditions of use
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-510M 1000 songs WS-500M 500 songs WS-400S 250 songs
(At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number WS-510MWS-500MWS-400S Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7172
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7272
EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7172
Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INCAddress 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610
USA Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out inthe Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of CommunicationsCet appareil numeacuterique ne deacutepasse pas les limites de la Cateacutegorie B pour les eacutemissions de bruit radio eacutemanantdrsquoappareils numeacuteriques tel que preacutevu dans les Regraveglements sur lrsquoInterfeacuterence Radio du Deacutepartement Canadien des
Communications
Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7272
EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom
7232019 Ws400s Ws500m Ws510m English u02 Manual
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullws400s-ws500m-ws510m-english-u02-manual 7272
EN-BD2380-02AP0904
Shinjuku Monolith 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjyuku-ku Tokyo 163-0914 Japan Tel +81 (0)3-3340-2111
httpwwwolympuscom
3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034-0610 USA Tel 1-888-553-4448
httpwwwolympusamericacom